Thanks for replying, could you tell me which prop u use on your motor and flight times on a 2200 2s.

Also are u getting good vertical flight, i think i might be leaning to a lighter setup because this seems to suit this plane better but i would also like to be able to fly this in some wind................ i dont want much do i? lol

hey folks. new to flying wings,planes in general really, im fresh over from helis. i already own 2 axn's,one stock,one not. still learning to fly at the moment,finding planes quite a lot different to helis...much more so than i had always imagined they would be.

anyway,i recently got a swift 2 and i will be placing an order for this motor in the morning,which im lead to believe is a decent motor for this wing :

i already have a longmax 1300 3s lipo and a hk ss 25/30 esc for it and im running hxt500's and a orange 6ch rx.(is it worth taking the case off the rx to save a few grams?)

oh,and also a lost model alarm,having lost one of my axn a few weeks ago for 24 hours that is not something i wish to repeat so stuck one on each anx and now the wing too.

i have a couple of props to choose from, but to be honest, the whole prop to esc to battery to motor performance relationship is a bit of a black art to me and i dont really understand it. so i need to know what prop i should go with as well please. i have a apc 6x4 an apc 7x5 a 9x6 and a couple of spare stock axn props,5x5e.

if anyone can offer advice as to my above setup that would be really helpfull.
i want my wing to fly nice and slow and be manageable while im still learning,but i also want the power there when i want it. hopefully my choices will allow that.

thanks!

ps...i could also use some tips on how to mount the tube after i have put the motor on it...how deep into the foam etc... cheers

But the motor you have picked looks like it would be good. All your gear will get it going like the LiPo and servos and you will eventually work out if you need better.

The slower motors use bigger props so I would probably try a 7 by 5 first. Google your motor and see if somewhere recommends a prop size.

You were saying "how to mount the tube after i have put the motor on it...how deep into the foam etc" The motor sits on the plastic mount so the motor does not go anywhere near the foam. I mount the motor with prop on to the mount before gluing the mount on so you can see if the motor is straight at the wing tips when gluing on the mount.

Put up some photos top and bottom if you want to.

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hey folks. new to flying wings,planes in general really, im fresh over from helis. i already own 2 axn's,one stock,one not. still learning to fly at the moment,finding planes quite a lot different to helis...much more so than i had always imagined they would be.

anyway,i recently got a swift 2 and i will be placing an order for this motor in the morning,which im lead to believe is a decent motor for this wing :

i already have a longmax 1300 3s lipo and a hk ss 25/30 esc for it and im running hxt500's and a orange 6ch rx.(is it worth taking the case off the rx to save a few grams?)

oh,and also a lost model alarm,having lost one of my axn a few weeks ago for 24 hours that is not something i wish to repeat so stuck one on each anx and now the wing too.

i have a couple of props to choose from, but to be honest, the whole prop to esc to battery to motor performance relationship is a bit of a black art to me and i dont really understand it. so i need to know what prop i should go with as well please. i have a apc 6x4 an apc 7x5 a 9x6 and a couple of spare stock axn props,5x5e.

if anyone can offer advice as to my above setup that would be really helpful.
i want my wing to fly nice and slow and be manageable while im still learning,but i also want the power there when i want it. hopefully my choices will allow that.

thanks!

ps...i could also use some tips on how to mount the tube after i have put the motor on it...how deep into the foam etc... cheers

thank you gents. im not sure i understand the info about the tube mount. my understanding is that you fix the motor to the circular part of the tube mount,tightening up the screw to secure the motor into position,and then the tube part of the mount is fixed into a channel that you cut out of the foam. how far from correct am i with that? andy, i dont have a gws 7x6 but i do have a apc 7x5...will that suffice do you think? thanks for the info gents

thank you gents. im not sure i understand the info about the tube mount. my understanding is that you fix the motor to the circular part of the tube mount,tightening up the screw to secure the motor into position,and then the tube part of the mount is fixed into a channel that you cut out of the foam. how far from correct am i with that? andy, i dont have a gws 7x6 but i do have a apc 7x5...will that suffice do you think? thanks for the info gents

Your APC 7x5 prop will be perfect with your motor. I'll try to clear up the motor mounting issue for you. Are you're thinking of gluing a wooden stick into the foam, and then attaching a motor mount to the end of the stick, if so, forget that idea. The best way to mount your motor onto the Swift is this. Buy the 8mm motor mount below, attach it with the grub screws to the barrel of your motor. Then screw the whole thing into the plastic motor housing provided in the kit, (see mine). The plastic motor housing just glues on top of the wing, use epoxy or thick CA.
Good luck
Andy

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This is what he is talking about in the photo. They are trying to keep it light.

It is probably a good idea to get the weight forward but it depends what LiPo you are using etc.

I also once looked for a motor that would go on the front side of the mount and that would help a lot with the c of g.

There would be some drawbacks like less power because the prop is close to the wing and more noise.

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Your APC 7x5 prop will be perfect with your motor. I'll try to clear up the motor mounting issue for you. Are you're thinking of gluing a wooden stick into the foam, and then attaching a motor mount to the end of the stick, if so, forget that idea. The best way to mount your motor onto the Swift is this. Buy the 8mm motor mount below, attach it with the grub screws to the barrel of your motor. Then screw the whole thing into the plastic motor housing provided in the kit, (see mine). The plastic motor housing just glues on top of the wing, use epoxy or thick CA.
Good luck
Andy

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ok thanks for the helpful info gents. that motor mount is nicely priced @ 95p! but then they want £2.50 to post it....i hate paying more for postage than my item costs,its so annoying! lol the motor i ordered,according to the website now comes with a mount,so hopefully it will be very similar to the one you have linked me to.....

i thought this mount was meant to be good for the wings?

not a problem if its no good,i will wait and see what mount the motor comes with and if thats no good as well,i will order the one you have shown me. thanks again for the help folks.

ok thanks for the helpful info gents. that motor mount is nicely priced @ 95p! but then they want £2.50 to post it....i hate paying more for postage than my item costs,its so annoying! lol the motor i ordered,according to the website now comes with a mount,so hopefully it will be very similar to the one you have linked me to.....

There is probably nothing wrong with the motor mount you mentioned if the plane gets bolted on to the round flange to the left of the pipe and the motor goes in on the right side.

One of those other motors that come with the mount would probably not stick the motor body and propeller out as far and keep the weight forward which is good.

You can decide if you want to cut into the back of the wing but you are probably better off going standard. The wing is a lot weaker if you cut into it particularly if you hit a goal post. My mate broke his MiniSwift in half hitting a goal post last week but he did not have the extra carbon fiber. He wanted to go light.

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ok thanks for the helpful info gents. that motor mount is nicely priced @ 95p! but then they want £2.50 to post it....i hate paying more for postage than my item costs,its so annoying! lol the motor i ordered,according to the website now comes with a mount,so hopefully it will be very similar to the one you have linked me to.....

thanks for replying with help and advice gents. as it turns out,the motor i ordered and received today came with the exact mount linked for me above! so that was a bit of luck really. had to make a couple of extra holes in the stock wing mount to get it to fit,but all seems well so far.....

thanks for replying with help and advice gents. as it turns out,the motor i ordered and received today came with the exact mount linked for me above! so that was a bit of luck really. had to make a couple of extra holes in the stock wing mount to get it to fit,but all seems well so far.....

Great news, please don't forget to post a picture or two of your completed Swift, or even a flight video if you have chance.
All the best
Andy